Why not
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Intro: Em C G D (prog. X2)
G C
You think you're going nowhere
Em D
When you're walking down the street
G C
You're acting like you just don't care
Em D
When life can be so sweet
G C
Why you wanna be like that
Em D
As if there's nothing new
C
You're not fooling no one
D
You're not even fooling you
G C
So walk a little slower
Em D
and open up your eyes
G C
Sometimes it's so hard to see
Em D
the good things passing by
G C
There may never be a sign
Em D
No flashing neon light
C
Telling you to make your move
D
Or when the time is right
Chorus:
Em C
So why not
G D
Take a crazy chance
Em C
Why not
G D
Do a crazy dance
Em C
If you lose the moment
G D
you might lose a lot
C G
So why not
C G
Why not
G C
(Why not take a crazy chance
Em D
why not take a crazy chance)
G C
You always dress in yellow
Em D
when you wanna dress in gold
G C
Instead of listening to your heart
Em D
You do just what you're told
G C
You keep waiting where you are
Em D
For what you'll never know
C
Let's just get into your car
And Go baby Go
Chorus
D Em
Ohh
C G
I could be the one for you
D Em
Ohh yeah
C G
Maybe yes, maybe no
D Em
Ohh
C G
It could be the thing to do
A
What I'm saying is
C
You gotta let me know
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Em (hold)
You'll never get to heaven
D (hold)
Or even to L.A.
A
If you don't believe there's a way
Em C
Why not
G D
Take a star from the sky
Em C
Why not
G D
Spread your wings and fly
Em C
It might take a little
G D
Or it might take a lot
C G
So why not
C G
why not
Chorus
How to play Why not
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.